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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 15-11-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 Philadelphia Flyers
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Columbus Blue Jackets host Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday in an NHL matchup between two struggling sides. Both teams sit in the lower half of the standings with just 2 and 5 wins respectively through their opening fixtures. This is a chance for either team to arrest a worrying downward slide.
Team form
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus have lost all five of their last games, a run that has left them 15th in the league. The Blue Jackets are leaking goals at an alarming rate—they've conceded 4.6 per game over this stretch while managing just 2.2 in return. Recent defeats include a 7-3 hammering at home to Florida and a 6-2 loss to Toronto. The defence looks vulnerable, and the offence hasn't been able to compensate.
Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia's form is even more dire. The Flyers have also lost their last five, but their offensive struggles are more pronounced: they've scored just 1.0 goal per game while conceding 3.4. They were held to a single goal in four of those five matches, suggesting a serious problem creating chances. A 5-1 defeat to Boston and a 4-1 loss to Carolina highlight how badly things have gone.
Head-to-head
There is no recent head-to-head record available between these teams to draw on.
Key factors
Columbus's defensive issues are a concern, but Philadelphia's offensive drought is the more pressing problem. The Flyers have managed just five goals in five games—a rate that is unsustainable even in a weak matchup. Columbus, despite their defensive leaks, have at least scored 11 goals in the same span. The Blue Jackets' home-ice advantage also matters; they're playing at Nationwide Arena, where they should have some edge. Philadelphia's inability to generate offence will be their biggest obstacle here.
Prediction
Columbus are the favourite in this encounter, though only narrowly. The Blue Jackets' superior goal-scoring rate over their recent form gives them the edge, even though their defence remains porous. Philadelphia's offensive woes are too severe to overlook—scoring just one goal per game is a recipe for defeat against any opponent. Columbus should create enough chances to win, though Philadelphia's defensive struggles suggest both teams will likely find the back of the net.
Back Columbus Blue Jackets as the more likely winner. The Flyers' inability to score consistently is the decisive factor here. Expect a fairly open game with chances at both ends, but the Blue Jackets' superior attacking output should prove the difference.
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Edmonton Oilers | 20 | 11 | 3 | 31 |
| 2 |  Minnesota Wild | 20 | 12 | 3 | 30 |
| 3 |  Vegas Golden Knights | 20 | 11 | 5 | 28 |
| 4 |  Nashville Predators | 19 | 8 | 4 | 25 |
| 5 |  Colorado Avalanche | 19 | 11 | 6 | 24 |
| 6 |  Dallas Stars | 17 | 7 | 5 | 22 |
| 7 |  Anaheim Ducks | 19 | 9 | 8 | 21 |
| 8 |  Utah Mammoth | 19 | 8 | 8 | 21 |
| 9 |  Seattle Kraken | 17 | 6 | 7 | 19 |
| 10 |  Winnipeg Jets | 19 | 7 | 8 | 19 |
| 11 |  St. Louis Blues | 18 | 8 | 8 | 18 |
| 12 |  San Jose Sharks | 21 | 2 | 11 | 18 |
| 13 |  Calgary Flames | 19 | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| 14 |  Los Angeles Kings | 16 | 3 | 9 | 12 |
| 15 |  Chicago Blackhawks | 18 | 3 | 13 | 9 |
| 16 |  Vancouver Canucks | 20 | 1 | 16 | 7 |
| 1 |  Carolina Hurricanes | 20 | 14 | 3 | 32 |
| 2 |  Boston Bruins | 18 | 10 | 4 | 27 |
| 3 |  Tampa Bay Lightning | 18 | 10 | 4 | 26 |
| 4 |  Montreal Canadiens | 18 | 7 | 3 | 26 |
| 5 |  New Jersey Devils | 19 | 8 | 6 | 26 |
| 6 |  Ottawa Senators | 19 | 9 | 6 | 24 |
| 7 |  New York Rangers | 20 | 11 | 8 | 23 |
| 8 |  Florida Panthers | 19 | 8 | 7 | 22 |
| 9 |  Washington Capitals | 16 | 8 | 6 | 20 |
| 10 |  Buffalo Sabres | 18 | 6 | 7 | 19 |
| 11 |  New York Islanders | 17 | 5 | 6 | 18 |
| 12 |  Toronto Maple Leafs | 20 | 7 | 10 | 18 |
| 13 |  Detroit Red Wings | 19 | 5 | 9 | 17 |
| 14 |  Pittsburgh Penguins | 19 | 3 | 10 | 16 |
| 15 |  Philadelphia Flyers | 21 | 5 | 10 | 16 |
| 16 |  Columbus Blue Jackets | 16 | 2 | 9 | 14 |
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